Chat with Ice Cube

"21 Jump Street" will be Ice Cube's 30th film or TV credit as an actor.

Welcome to SportsNation! On Thursday, rapper, writer, director, producer and actor Ice Cube stops by to chat about his latest project, the film "21 Jump Street" that hits theaters March 16.

Ice Cube plays Captain Dickson in the movie based on the 1980s TV show. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum star as two youthful looking police officers who are sent undercover at a local high school as a part of the secret Jump Street unit. While undercover, the duo discovers not only a dangerous drug ring but also that high school has changed.

Buzzmaster

(1:57 PM)

Rapper and now actor Ice Cube will be here at the top of the hour to take your questions! His new movie "21 Jump Street" comes out March 16.

Turner (Boise, ID)

CUBE! Growning up a Raiders fan in the old AFC West days, which team did you despise the most? Elway - Broncos? Largent - Seahawks? Fouts - Chargers? DeBerg - Chiefs? Ok, maybe not the last one.

Ice Cube

(2:07 PM)

We hated the Chiefs the most. It was just something between the Raiders and Chiefs that goes back years. To the 60s.

Matt (Sandusky, OH)

Will your film "21 Jump Street" feature any of the same characters as the 1980s TV show?

Ice Cube

(2:07 PM)

We have a couple of surprises in there. Definitely a couple of them.

Sean "Oklahoma" Boyce (Richmond, Va)

whos funnier on set channing tatum or jonah hill?

Ice Cube

(2:08 PM)

Jonah. Definitely Jonah. Channing, he's a good dude. He's not really a comedian, but he's real funny in the movie.

Stephan (Oakland)

You have to be disappointed with the state of the Raiders, right? If you were the GM for this offseason, what's the number one move you'd make?

Ice Cube

(2:08 PM)

We need some CBs and DBs, safeties. And I just don't know what the Raiders are going to look like. There are too many changes going on all the time.

JP PROJECT (PHILA)

Why did you decide to make this movie a comedy instead of a drama like the original tv show.

Ice Cube

(2:09 PM)

I don't know. You have to ask Jonah. I was just an actor for hire. But I'm glad they did it this way. It was a lot more fun.

Colin (Atkari)

Cube, Big Fan. Who do you think is going to win the battle of your hometown, Lakers or the Clips?

Ice Cube

(2:09 PM)

Los Angeles will always belong to the Lakers, no matter what the Clippers. The Lakers are the Yankees, the Clippers are the Mets.

Jerome (East Bay)

who is your favorite player on the raiders right now?

Ice Cube

(2:10 PM)

My favorite player has probably got to be McFadden. He's probably my favorite Raider right now.

Jesse (Santa Paula, CA)

Cube, are you a Dodgers fan or an Angels Fans? What Stadium do you attend more games Dodger stadium or the Big A?

Ice Cube

(2:10 PM)

I'm a Dodgers fan.

Ice Cube

(2:10 PM)

The Angels are cool, but the Dodgers are L.A.

Mariopvn NORWALK, CA [via mobile]

Cube, will there ever be another FRIDAY? how was it workin with terry crews? that guy is funny everytime i see him on tv i think hes gonna bust ovt and do DAMON.

Ice Cube

(2:11 PM)

I get asked about Friday almost every day. Almost every day someone is asking me about that movie. Terry is the best. He's one of those dudes who is extremely humble and grateful for being in the position he's in.

Bryan (Springdale, AR)

Do you feel as if the Mavericks are now a rival of the Lakers after getting swept last year in the playoffs?

Ice Cube

(2:12 PM)

I don't know if you call it a rival, but every year that the Lakers don't win the championship, unfortunately another team has to. It was just one of our off years.

Dave (NYC)

how much fun was it making this movie?

Ice Cube

(2:12 PM)

It was real fun. Not nothing unusual, but it was just fun, because we were doing a cool movie. That's what made it fun.

Malik (Tucson, AZ)

Cube, I used to hear about you back in the day when my brother used to run with Rollin 20's and ICG. Anyway, let's get to the bizness! Da Raidas baby! With the hiring of Dennis Allen as Head Coach and bringing back the pride with the hiring of Reggie McKenzie, do you think the organization is finally heading in the right direction? Also, do you think the team should stay in the OG home of Oakland, or head back to So Cal? The Autumn Wind is a pirate...

Ice Cube

(2:13 PM)

I don't know. We have to see what this year looks like. I liked Hue. I think we should have given him another year and had a training camp with Palmer. I'm not excited, I'll tell you that. I'm waiting and watching.

Chris Fiegler (Latham,NY)

What is your Favorite Movie of all-Times??

Ice Cube

(2:14 PM)

Jaws is one of my favorites of all time. Trading Places. Of course, Boyz in the Hood. The Godfather. Scarface.

Derek (work) [via mobile]

Say you go back to 1990, you tell your former self what you're like now. What would 1990 Ice Cube say to 2012 Ice Cube and vice versa?

Ice Cube

(2:15 PM)

That's a good question....To take more pictures. To take more pictures of your journey.

David (Chicago)

What is more likely to happen...another Friday or an album?

Ice Cube

(2:15 PM)

Both will happen. I'm going to drop another album in July. I'm in talks with NewLine to make another Friday movie. Both will happen.

James ((IL))

Thoughts on the Peyton Manning situation?

Ice Cube

(2:16 PM)

I think you have to let him go. Release him. They gave him money without him playing a down. I don't think you can take that kind of hit no matter who you're dealing with.

T.K (Hotlanta)

How was transitioning from a hip-hop artist (one of the best there was) to an actor>

Ice Cube

(2:17 PM)

It's cool. It's a little different because when you act, you pretty much stuck. Rapper don't have no hours. The hours are just straight. You have to stay put as an actor.

James ((IL))

Favorite TV show?

Ice Cube

(2:17 PM)

Hmmmm...I would probably have to say Good Times.

James ((IL))

If you decided not to be an actor/rapper, what job would you have?

Ice Cube

(2:18 PM)

Oh man...there's no telling. I studied architecture and drafting. I would have probably tried studying architecture. Anything but working hard using my back.

Lamar (Oakland)

Big fan here. Yo did you make it out to any Raiders games this year? How about any projects with some Bay Area Folks in the future? One Luv.

Ice Cube

(2:18 PM)

I made it out to a few last year. This year, I have plans. I can't wait to see what they look like. I'll be out there, no doubt.

Ty (CA)

best part of working on this movie?

Ice Cube

(2:19 PM)

Just being able to hang out with Channing and Jonah.

Dan (NYC)

I saw you play Lollapalooza in Miami in 1992. Your set was amazing. The entire crowd, including myself, loved it. Thank you.

Ice Cube

(2:20 PM)

Oh yeah. We had fun on that tour. We were the alternatives to the alternatives on that tour. We had the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I remember that tour real vivid.

David (Chicago)

i liked your ESPN doc....any more?

Ice Cube

(2:21 PM)

Nothing is slated, but I would love to. Sports is something I like just as much as music. Any time I get the chance to I'll probably jump at it.

james (phili)

How you feelin about up comming rappers like Cole and K. Dot? hypeee stufff

Ice Cube

(2:21 PM)

Pretty good. They're off to a great start. It's really all about longevity in hip hop. Can they keep it going.

James ((IL))

If you could play in the NFL, what position would you want to play at?

Ice Cube

(2:22 PM)

Man...with my size, I probably couldn't play anything but fullback.

David (Chicago)

Outside of LA/Cali...favorite city? I know you have thrown it down in the Chi

Ice Cube

(2:22 PM)

I love Chicago. I love Houston. Those are probably my two favorite cities outside of LA. I love New York too.

Ice Cube

(2:23 PM)

Much love. Go check out 21 Jump Street. Thanks for hanging with me for a few minutes. Go Lakers!